Cranberry Vesper Martini

Celebrate the holidays with a Cranberry Vesper Martini! The classic gin and vodka vesper cocktail gets a festive twist with cranberry juice.

The Vesper cocktail made famous by James Bond is made with both gin and vodka. We are switching up the proportions and shaking it up with cranberry juice for a festive drink that is perfect for any holiday cocktail party.

Ingredients Needed for Cranberry Martini Cocktails

• Vodka: Use your favorite brand, we chose Smirnoff but Titos is also a popular choice
• Gin: We chose Tanqueray, Aviation or Bombay Sapphire are great options.
• Dry Vermouth: Lillet can also be used to finish a Vesper.
• Cranberry Juice: Cranberry juice cocktail or cran-apple juice gives it a beautiful red color for the holidays and also a fruity taste that balances out the liquor.
• Lemon Twist for garnish.
• Ice: We are shaking with ice, you can also chill the glasses if preferred.

How to Make Cranberry Vesper Cocktails

1. Add 5-6 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
2. Use a cocktail jigger to add gin, vodka, vermouth and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker.

3. Add the top of the shaker and shake vigorously for about 1 minute.

4. Strain into martini glasses.

5. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• Pitcher Cocktail: For parties you can make Cranberry Martinis in a large pitcher. Chill all of the ingredients and multiply the recipe by 4 to make 8 drinks. Stir well before serving.
• Make Ahead: Make up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Additional Garnish Ideas: Frozen or sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs make excellent holiday garnishes for cranberry cocktails.

More Cranberry Cocktails for Holiday Parties

• Cranberry Mimosa cocktails are so easy to make and always the hit of any party.
• Cranberry Rum Punch is a great pitcher cocktail for a crowd and has so much delicious flavor!
• Cosmopolitan Party Punch is great for a punch bowl and looks so festive! One of our most requested recipes for the holiday season.

If you are hosting a cocktail party for the holidays, check out our Easy Appetizers and Easy Cocktails for all of the recipe inspiration you need.

Add these festive Cranberry Martini cocktails to your holiday plans for a drink that everyone will love!

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